We love finding smart t-shirts for boys, like this Mandela quote shirt by Peek
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Smart t-shirts for boys that girls can wear too.

I loved every single one of the smart t-shirts for girls from Peek, so pretty cool that they've created a line of smart t-shirts for boys too, in particular, this one featuring the words of one of the most amazing men on the planet. The Mandela quote t-shirt is made for boys of all sizes (toddler through tweens!), although yes, they'll work for girls too. Truth be told, as a mom of a boy, it's always awesome to find clothes just for him that are smart and inspiring, especially in the sea of sports logos and monster trucks. After hearing all of your own requests for more cool clothes for boys, I know I'm not alone. And if there's a quote to put on my kids, it's one about education, especially when they're moaning and groaning their way out the door to school. Yes, son, that is why you had to do those five math pages and read for 15 minutes. Now go change the world. You can purchase the Mandela quote t-shirt for boys by Peek, as well as a bunch of other smart t-shirts for boys from their line, at Nordstrom. Cool Mom Picks is a reward style affiliate. 

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